Tag: parenting

We leave in two days for Ecuador. I've lost a lot of weight, I haven't been trying. My 3 year old needed an emergency root canal yesterday, it was one of the most terrible experiences ever. We've diminished our savings I think almost all the way down to major red flag levels. I emailed my... Continue Reading →

My grandma has this really old Chevy Tahoe. I remember the day she bought it. I grew up going out to the river with her in it, and using it to tow our boat. I mean, even my first car accident was in that car lol. We [our family + grandma ] have lived together... Continue Reading →

So, yesterday we officially left behind the "purging phase" (as I took to calling it), and we have now entered the "purchasing phase"- Infinitely more exciting. Main things I learned from the purging phase: We have way too much stuff. Im so happy we got rid of/donated/sold easily two thirds of our belongings. Everything we... Continue Reading →

So, we got back from Ecuador about a month ago and Im not gonna lie, we really haven't done that much preparation for the move yet. The first thing we did when we got back was pray and give ourselves time to decompress. We had our passover seder and told my parents about the move. ... Continue Reading →

My relationship with my parents has always had a bit of tension. My parents were young and in a tough position. At just 18 (Mom), 18 (Father), and 20 (my Step Dad), I can't imagine what they were going through trying to raise a little human like me. My biological father has been an addict... Continue Reading →

When I hit a wall and I don’t know what to say, I remember that my lips were made to praise The Lord, so I’ll start there. When I hit a wall and I don’t know what to do, I remember that my hands were made to serve The Lord, so I’ll start there. When... Continue Reading →

What can I give you that would ever be enough?- Enough to give you joy, enough for you to be fulfilled, enough for you to know what you're really worth? What can I give you that would ever be enough?- Enough to give you peace, enough to give you patience, enough for you to be... Continue Reading →